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we'll go out. >> and sherrie johnson out eating breakfast. and let's look at the weather. and so we did have a few snow showers this morning. they're starting to taper off but i will zoom in on some spots. we're seeing moderate snow. the darker blues here. this is around if you are in that area. you are seeing the snow come down a little heavier across the area. and it is going to be slick on the roads. it is not sticking it is going to be wet. and a heavier band now pushing along i-95. across that area. and then we're going to stop around blacks corner this morning and just a few pockets of some moderate snow fall this morning. all in all we're going to see the flurries as we go through the morning hours. it should not be a problem. 34 right now in chestertown. clarksville and davidsonville. it is cold out there. we have a wind chill.

let's check traffic with lauren cook. >> as you mentioned it is not sticking to the roads but it is slick. reduce the speeds. and hunt valley and heading up to pennsylvania. and we have a crash to tell you about in woodlawn along the eastbound lanes of 70 right at the beltway. the right should ser now shut down. this what 95 looks like north of 195. traffic is moving along. it will take you just 12 minutes right now to travel from elk ridge to downtown baltimore. as we take a look at the other time saver traffic drive times. it will take the normal 11 minutes now southbound from the beltway and 695 in great shape. no problems to report over to you. and a hostage situation in algeria. we're following breaking news. hostages are unaccounted for today. and they're not sure how many

of the people are dead or alive. earlier this morning, u.s. plane landed in albeer ya to pick up americans involved in the crisis. the captors are an off shoot of a gas complex. and opening statements will be heard this morning in the misconduct trial of john leopold. this after a big development in the case. what has changed? >> reporter: he died to have a -- he decided to have a judge decide his fate. he left the courthouse yesterday, giving up his right to a jury trial. they would not say why the decision was made. it is after two days of court questioning of more than 300 potential jurors. he is on trial for misconduct charges. he is accused of using his taxpayer funded police detail for personal and political reasons. the state prosecutor alleges that he made them run errands

an conceal an affair and stand watch while he had sex with a county employee. >> i had no knowledge of anything. i'm single mom i take care of my kids, we don't have much tv time. >> reporter: we will be in the courtroom as the opening statements get underway today. she will cover the trial until a verdict is reached. stay tuned for updates throughout the day, on air and on line. linda so, abc 2 news. lawmakers say they have reached a compromise in a bill that would keep pit bulls from being singled out as dangerous. if the bill passes it will go into effect. under the terms, you would be liable if your dog bites someone but you defend yourself in court if you believe that the dog bite from the victim was provoked. the law would apply to all breeds from the pit bulls to other dogs. it has the support of the leaders and the senate. the father of the boys who

attack led to the lawsuit ruled that the pit bulls were inherently dangerous. he said the compromise is aimed at protecting dogs instead of people. >> the idea that we're going to return to that is not -- and with concern for dog owners, again, it undermines the whole philosophy of how our victims are getting retribution. >> the ruling led to a lawsuit by owners who aren't their homes and want to keep the dogs. an attorney representing three plaintiff plaintiffs said if the legislation passes. news around the nation for you. another person is thrown on to tracks. this time it was in philadelphia. but she as able to pull herself on to a platform. and video show as man throwing her on to the tracks, grabbing her legs. you see it, tosses her off the bench and then like that. he walks off. grabbed her cell phone. he was later arrested. quick thinking saved a

woman's life after her suv went right into a pool. can you see the car submerged and the person pulled the suv to the edge of the pool probably by the roof rack. investigators say that the driver somehow missed a turn, drove through a fence and went into the pool. she was not hurt. robbers are known for array of disguises, one apparently forgot so decided to improvise. it was caught on camera. he used a bucket stealing from a restaurant. you can see him coming up in the video coming in. lifting up the lid so he can see what he is doing. watch. that's where we're supposed to. do he tried to break into a pawn shop. he didn't have any luck there. and it didn't work out. police ided the guy that you just saw and arrested him. this weekend will be going to the birds. >> it is. and before getting ready for

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look at this video. fires are raging in australia. this is in victoria where they have killed a man and destroyed several homes a firefighter was found dead on sunday and the wildfires are common throughout australia in the summer. right now it is the summer and the highs and dry conditions in the areas have added to the flames that are threatening the area. and time now for a check on the weather here. we're seeing colder temperatures. but things could be changing. >> and the weekend is looking better, nice and dry. we're at freezing and we're below that. 35 degrees now in millersville. another big story the winds will kick up. they're at 5 to 15 miles an hour. this will continue and 25 miles an hour. as we go through time. we'll have high pressure building here. look at what we're dealing with

this morning. light showers will taper off and seeing it on the maryland, pennsylvania border. as you step out don't be surprised if you see it flying around. it will not abkhazia ard on the roads. speaking of the roads. let's get a check of traffic with lauren cook. >> no snow and we're dealing with the accidents. one in woodlawn on 70. along the east bound lanes at 695. another crash on the west side of the beltway. this is on the outer loop at wilkins avenue. now if you are heading out on the beltway, this is what it looks like. no problems to report whatsoever from hartford all the way up to 83. that's a look at your time saver traffic. over to you. and the hoax known around the world. what is new with manti te'o. >> a update on the imaginary girlfriend. and what happened and how some are cashing in on this fairy tale. >> i'm live at the house of rock and ready to kick off the

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early it is and coffee you had. you are thinking yes, the ravens are headed north for a remax of the title game with tom brady and the patriots. and time to finish the job. that's according to ray and time for to us get into the spirit and that's why we sent sherrie johnson to go out live with the purple care have van. >> how is it going. >> i'm having the best time, megan. let me tell you. we're live here at the house of rock. i have my friends here. the cheerleaders, this opens at 6:00. there is a line forming outside to get in here. to kick off the purple caravan. i had some eggs and bacon. the cook is hooking me up. this is great stuff out here. i have tony, i have amanda. i have courtney, henry, all the cheerleaders joining me here this morning. tell me about the purple caravan, what is going on. this is just one stop. the purple caravan what we do

to get the fans behind us and behind the toom. it is all day. we go stop to stop to stop all day long. we're giving away signed memorbilia but the last stop we're giving away two sets of tickets. >> how exciting. and just, you know, why is it important to get the fans pumped up and rallying around the team. >> we're all part of the team in a way. it helps to drive and gives the team that momentum they need to win the game. >> now you are going to watch it together? >> yes, it is one of our superstitions. >> i know everyone was out of their seats. >> we were jumping and we were thrilled that we won. >> we're looking for another friend. he is just tracking me up. ky not look at him without smiling. he is full of energy let's get

a cheer here. what you have got here. >> here we go, ravens! >> here we go! >> here we go ravens, here we go! >> reporter: great job. i have to find some pom-poms here. we have excited. we're back for round two. it is a special here. we have team coverage from the best spot all around. we'll be chatting with the fans at fells point. megan will take care of that. >> that's right. >> and break down what you can expect for the game on sunday night. get those feelings out of the mind and focus on finishing the task at hand. we have seen the fans donning every time of purple showing off the excitement getting

ready for the game. >> and there is a parody of the song. >> this one has been renamed call me brady. >> we're the ravens so bring on brady. and. >> if you are cur cross they posted it and the lyrics on youtube and started the brick on brady. we are posting the video on our facebook page so you can check it out. it is there on our facebook fan page. and manti te'o was are -- was a runner up for the heisman. and it involve as woman who never existed. we're waiting to here his statements on it. we wait to here if he was a participant or a victim.

and people in his home state have varied reaction. >> people are impressed with his athletic ability but with his character. and you know, this will -- this may damage it but it is his ability that got him this farch. >> he was fooled if he was to count his blessings it dependent cost him money yet. >> no word on whether he is going to talk publicly and if so, when he will do it. >> manti te'o may not be thrilled about this attention but businesses are already using the fake girlfriend hope as a marketing tool. a team in kentucky is having a manti te'o girlfriend booble head day. the first 1000 fans will get an empty booble head box. and a pretend kiss ram ya and kids can have a pretend food fight as an air guitar contest. five things to know. authorities are exhuming the

body of a man who won the lottery but poisoned weeks after winning. they hope to find out if he ingested the poison and how a relative asked for a look at the death that was ruled to be natural. four atms are dispensing dollar bills and they are popping up. chase and pnc are rolling them out which will give you change down to the dollar. there may be atms that dispense coins as well. discussions over what to do with the sandy hook building. there is a hearing tonight in connecticut. and sores are suggesting to keep t we'll get a update from the cdc about the people who have been infented with the flu. the food and drug administration has approved a new vaccine that's made without eggs or the virus. the shot was created with the dna technology and an insect virus. and bands will match down the street in baltimore for the mlk day parade. it starts at noon and at martin luther king boulevard and utah

street. a former harlem globe trotter will be this year's grand marshall. we're not done with football season yet. we're thinking about baseball. it is hard to believe that the fans are invited to come out to fan fest at the convention center. and it goes from 11 in the morning until 6 at night. can you meet current and former players and attend clippings with the o's manager. so something to mind that's going on. if you want to get tickets to the game this season can you starting tomorrow. and we have that going on inside. a lot of people will be outside getting ready for the game on sunday. >> or leading up to the game. what is happening in new england. we're dealing with cold temperatures. 33 not so bad. look at the wind gusts 367895 miles an hour. we're talking about we'll feel like in the 20s and the teens. and bundle up and in layers heading to the game. let's stay on that team and look at the most accurate temperatures.

we're at 29 degrees right now. northville at 30. and but we are going to be dealing with the winds coming in across the area for today as well. so, those winds right now sustained at 35 to 12 miles an hour. we can see that in annapolis. it is feeling a lot colder as we had out the door. 390s that you see and feeling we're feeling more like 290s. that will continue all morning long. maryland's radar picking up on showers to the north. we're looking tat in frederick and carol county. some light snow showers. this is the 7-day forecast we have a blast blowing in. let's get a check of traffic with lauren. >> we have several nas you will need to look out for. and a crash right along the eastbound lanes of 70 at the beltway. on the outer loop at wilkins. you are looking here at baltimore national pike. you will not notice any

significant delays there are not any. it will take you eight minutes now to travel the outer loop from 795 down to 70. traffic is moving along at 395. no problems getting through the tunnel. it will take you eight minutes now to travel northbound from the beltway. and the jfx going to be in great shape. you are looking at an 11 minute ride all the way down to east fayette street. that's a look at your time saver traffic. stay with us there is more coming up next. this is good morning, maryland.

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